Thursday, November 24, 2011

I find it challenging to expose young students to contemporary 3-Dimensional works of art.

I am always looking for artists who create large scale art work, because students can relate easier

to the 3-Dimensional quality of these art works.

Zhan Wang is a contemporary Chinese sculptor. He creates large scale sculptural forms coated in chrome. He concentrates primarily in abstract forms, which he calls "floating stones". He often places his large sculptures outside buildings creating a surrealistic environment.

Heavy aluminum foil was used in order to create the "Zhan Wang" sculptures.

It was rewarding to watch the excitement in the faces of students as they folded, and folded again in trying to interpret the work of Zhan Wang.

A good amount of aluminum foil was wasted before students were able to complete their artwork.

A choice was given to either use items around the room to coat with aluminum foil, or to manipulate the foil to create an abstract composition a la Zhan Wang.

The sculptor Zhan Wang

Artificial rock No 116Zhan Wang

The student manipulated the foil to create the openings resembling Zhan Wang's work.

Stainless Steel 2000 Zhan Wang

Foil was used to cover a pumpkin, a small wooden block and a large square box.

It was challenging to balance all three items to create this sculpture.

Stainless Steel 2000 Zhan Wang

Using water colors to create the reflection of the light when it hits the chrome and in this case

the foil.

Gifts from HeavenZhan Wang

The student had fun stepping on the table to be able to create his Zhan Wang tower.